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Whether you’re a policymaker exploring solutions, a student conducting research or someone just trying to learn more about the Georgia budget and fiscal policy, we produce research, analysis and testimony on a wide range of issues.
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Day 40: Tax Bills Still in Play Would Cause Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue
+ Full Article: Day 40: Tax Bills Still in Play Would Cause Millions of Dollars in Lost RevenueTax reform might be dead for legislative session, but there are several tax bills still in play. The policy brief provides an update on bills altered by the House or Senate that now await agreement. Download the PDF.
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Major Changes to HB 388 Still Reduces Revenues and Benefits Top Earners
+ Full Article: Major Changes to HB 388 Still Reduces Revenues and Benefits Top EarnersWhen fully implemented, tax changes in HB 388 will result in an annual revenue loss of $141 million to $185 million—revenue losses Georgia can’t afford. This fact sheet provides an overview of significant changes to the revised bill. Download the PDF.
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Senate Budget Continues Cuts, Leaves Georgians with Critical Gaps in Service
+ Full Article: Senate Budget Continues Cuts, Leaves Georgians with Critical Gaps in ServiceThis policy brief provides an analysis of House Bill 78, which was approved by the Senate with few major adjustments. The bill continues historical cuts to state agencies, adding to the nearly $2.5 billion in budget cuts enacted over the past three years. Download the PDF.
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Increase Georgia’s Cigarette Tax by $1 per Pack to Lessen Health Care Costs
+ Full Article: Increase Georgia’s Cigarette Tax by $1 per Pack to Lessen Health Care CostsGeorgia currently has the fourth lowest cigarette tax nationally with a per pack rate of 37 cents. Increasing the per pack tax rate by $1 would generate at least $350 million, which could be used to offset some of the proposed cuts to health care. Download the PDF.
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House Bill 387: Recommended Adjustments to Tax Reform Bill
+ Full Article: House Bill 387: Recommended Adjustments to Tax Reform BillHouse Bill 387 includes some positive steps in tax reform, but misses several key opportunities. This policy brief provides recommendations for improving the bill in committee before it proceeds for an up-or-down vote by the House and Senate. Download the PDF.
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REVISED: Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011
+ Full Article: REVISED: Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011Three tax bills passed by the House of Representatives will cost an estimated $93 million in FY 2012, according to Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center’s official fiscal notes on the bills. Download the PDF. Related Materials: Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011
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State and Local Tax Contribution of Undocumented Immigrants
+ Full Article: State and Local Tax Contribution of Undocumented ImmigrantsUndocumented immigrants in Georgia annually contribute an estimated $407 million in state and local taxes. This fact sheet provides an updated estimate for the 2006 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute report. Download the PDF.
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House Bill 78 Means Less for Education
+ Full Article: House Bill 78 Means Less for EducationThis fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget and its impact on education. Download the PDF.
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Still ‘Down to the Bone’ with Modest Gains
+ Full Article: Still ‘Down to the Bone’ with Modest GainsThis fact sheet provides an analysis of the proposed FY 2012 budget for the Department of Human Services. Download the PDF.
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